Arman Tsarukyan predicts Islam Makhachev will retire soon, plans takeover

Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to happen because Makhachev will finish his career after a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan expressed confidence that he will dominate the sport within a year and become the face of the UFC once he captures the title. He believes that when people see him, they will immediately think of the UFC. Dana White commented positively on Tsarukyan's recent activity level, saying that to earn a title shot, Tsarukyan just needs to avoid behaving like a maniac. The post also mentions other news items including Robert Whittaker denying rumors of a fight with Magomed Ankalaev, and Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier being named as the new coaching pair for the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter.